First Time Central Heating Grants
If you have no heating system, or a system that doesn’t involve a boiler and radiators, then you will be eligible for funding for central heating.
Check your eligibilityYou could qualify for funding for central heating and it only takes 60 seconds to check and apply.
What are First Time Central Heating Grants?
First Time Central Heating Grants (FTCH) are available as part of the ECO4 Scheme where the primary focus is to reduce fuel poverty.
Upgrading properties to a new central heating system will reduce carbon emissions and help to lower energy bills, making homes more energy efficient.
What are the benefits of first time central heating?
If you currently do not have any central heating, then a First Time Central Heating Grant can be extremely beneficial to you and your family.
The funding for central heating will help lower your heating bills whilst providing you with a warmer more comfortable living environment at no cost to you.
How do I qualify?
If you have no heating system or a system that doesn’t involve a boiler and radiators, then you will be eligible for the grant. Please see below the full list of heating types which enable you to qualify:
- Electric room heaters, including direct-acting room heaters, fan heaters, or inefficient electric storage heaters
- Gas room heaters; including fixed mains gas room heaters
- Gas fire with back boiler
- Solid fossil fuel fire with back boiler
- Electric underfloor or ceiling heating (not part of an electric boiler)
- Bottled LPG room heating
- Solid fossil fuel room heaters
- Wood/biomass room heating
- Oil room heaters
- No heating in place
In order to be approved for a First Time Central Heating Grant, someone living at your property must also be in receipt of one or more of the qualifying benefits.
Being eligible for a First Time Central Heating Grant is not dependent on the type of house you live in. The amount of bedrooms you have, or the amount of people living at the property also has no bearing on your eligibility. The only house-related requirements are that you either privately rent or privately own your own home and that your home is well insulated. If your home is not well insulated, we can arrange for this to be installed at no extra cost prior to the installation of your new heating system.
If you have no central heating in the house you live in, you own the property or privately rent it, and you are in receipt of a qualifying benefit, take advantage of the government’s ECO4 Scheme and apply for a First Time Central Heating Grant today.
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Funding For Central Heating FAQs
To be eligible for First Time Central Heating Grants, homeowners or private tenants must meet a certain criteria. Typically, the property must not have had central heating installed previously, and the household must receive certain government benefits such as Universal Credit or Child Tax Credit. Eligibility may also vary depending on the property’s energy efficiency rating and the local council’s funding availability. To confirm your eligibility, it’s best to get in touch with us at ECO Providers for a full assessment.
The First Time Central Heating Grant typically covers the installation of gas central heating systems. In areas where gas is not available, alternative systems like electric or renewable energy-based heating can also be considered. Speak to us today to understand which heating system will be the most suitable for your property.
Installing a central heating system using a First Time Central Heating Grant can significantly improve your home’s energy efficiency, increase the value of our property, reduce your heating bills, and provide consistent warmth throughout the property.
Yes, landlords can apply for a central grant on behalf of their tenants, provided the property hasn’t had central heating installed previously and the tenant meets the eligibility criteria.
Once your central heating grant application is approved, the installation typically takes a few days, depending on the complexity of the project and the size of your home. We will work with you to schedule the installation at a convenient time and ensure the process is as smooth as possible.